On Faith, Magic, And Eternity.

From the moment I knew Sookie was growing inside me, I knew she was a divine gift. She conquers so many odds by simply existing. My grandma Kay was a remarkable person in my life, she was like a second mother to be, and our close relationship transcended into sisterhood and best friend area as well. She was truly one of a kind. She passed suddenly in 2003, 6 years before we found out we were blessed with the miracle of Sookie. I've always believed she (along with my sister who passed in 2006) had a hand in sending Sook to us and watching over me as a guardian angel through my extremely high risk pregnancy. The other day Rory discovered these veins on Sookie's foot that appear to spell Kay. These are the signs that give me goosebumps. These are the signs that make joyful tears cascade down my cheeks. These are the signs that remind me to believe in magic and eternity. 

{inspiration workshop} inspiring books

books are an escape, they take us far away. books are a vehicle to detour from our current reality. books are like good friends, they invite you in, make you a cup of hot coffee, and put their arms around you when you really really need a hug. books are the break we need from the hustle and bustle. books help us reconnect with our authentic selves. books take our hand and coax us to delve back into our happiest childhood moments; where the world was free, laughter was the best medicine, and birds chirped in a sing song way just for you and you only. books force us to slow down, take a breath, soak up the perfection that is everywhere around us. books inspire us, delight us, entertain us, make us, and break us.


i heart books. don't you?


this week the Gussy Sews inspiration workshop prompt is: Inspiring Books.

books have led me through some of the most difficult times in my life; frequent hospitalizations, my kidney transplant, losing my sister, and my pregnancy. i love jumping head first into a new book, ready to go wherever the words will flow. 


a book that has meant the most to me this year has been: 

She... 

by Kobi Yamada

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I stumbled upon this book in my internet travels one day and immediately knew I had to have it. It is filled with gems to help you take flight again if you are feeling low on optimism. 

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i won't spoil it for you and post every single quote this book contains, but seriously? SO INSPIRING. & yes i'm yelling. i just freaking love this book. 

as a result of some heavy hint dropping, roar gifted it to me for mother's day this year. i cannot tell you how many times i run to this book for hope, motivation, confidence...reminders of how awesome i am. i am a huge alice hoffman fan; i love that her stories are like fairytales for adults. and no, this particular book i am highlighting today does not contain a remarkable plot line with a jaw dropping ending that will catch your heart in your throat, blood pumping, tears threatening to spill out, but it will inspire you to go out and live your very own life's story. 


& that is as good as fairy dust if you ask me. ;)


so tell me; what are some of YOUR favorite inspiring books?

happy thursday!

xo.

{inspiration workshop} perfect bathroom

today i'm linking up over at Gussy Sews for the inspiration workshop! each week she provides a different prompt for this engaging series and you take her guidance and then put your own twist on it. loveLOVElove this idea. it is such a thrill to be able to pull together as a blogging community and be inspired by everyone, don't you think? head on over to her blog and check out all the magnificent ideas!

we have two bathrooms in our  house. i do love our master bath connected to our bedroom; the shower is my favorite shower in the history of ever. i realize it is quite silly to profess such adoration for a shower, however it has become my little sanctuary in the house. more of my favorite features of "my" bathroom as it is referred to, (our other bathroom is "rory's". note, separate bathrooms, key to happy relationship.) include, the big mirror and two glass vases that hold headbands and other various hair accessories that little miss s and i share.

i'm obsessed with turquoise lately. how much fun would it be to re-do a bathroom in turquoise? rory often makes fun of my penchant for bright colors, but i blame it on the fact i grew up during the 80's. and plus, life is too short to live in black & white.

a few bathrooms i adore:

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a few pretty little touches that would be included in my dream turquoise bathroom:

this ruffle shower curtain made my heart skip a beat

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these trinket boxes are too precious

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i would probably paint them silver and put my jewelry in them for safekeeping!

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these two prints from Target are what started this whole daydream

of a turquoise bathroom in the first place

how perfect are they?!

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thanks so much to Maggie for starting this inspiration workshop series!
i'm head over heels!
(& apparently over zealous with the use of my exclamation points in this post. ha.)

one little item of business really quick, the Stella & Dot sale is on SALE from now until Monday night. every sale item is an extra 20% off! how exhilarating is this? pick up that piece you've been wanting because once sale items are gone, they will be discontinued and will not be available any longer. Because in our mirror, we see people better than they even see themselves. In our mirror, people look at themselves and say, “Wow.” It is with joy and love that we fulfill our mission to give every woman the means to style her own life. (a little taste of our manifesto)  
my three favorite necklaces are HERE, HERE, and HERE. happy shopping and happy thursday!

my sweet rory cleaned the house while i was on a conference call last night.
therefore?
this girl is taking a (much needed & much deserved) nap.

have a day full of color and laughter!
xo.

Life Is Short; See The Joy & SHINE

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This is a stepping stone

on my little blogging journey.

Celebrate with me?

 I am...

honored

excited

and beyond

nervous

to tell you

my first guest post is UP

over at 

The Shine Project

Thank you so

SO much

to Ashley for giving me

some words on her revolutionary blog!

:)

Happy happy Sunday.

Our weekend was filled with blue skies,

buckets of laughter,

and the hilarious

Bridesmaids.

xoxo! 

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